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New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Bastille Day celebrations likely in Bengaluru next year
BENGALURU: The French 'Bastille Day' could be celebrated in Bengaluru next year, with Marc Lamy, Consul General of France in Bengaluru, expressing his agreement 'in principle' to the idea. 'I am in favour of it in Bengaluru. We will work out the modalities,' he said on Wednesday. Lamy was speaking at the launch of 'Vachanas in French', a French translation of 2,500 vachanas by Lord Basaveshwara. The release, hosted at Alliance Francaise de Bangalore, marks a crucial step in taking Basavanna's teachings to a global audience. The event was jointly organised by Alliance Française and the Basava Samithi. 'The relationship between India and France is at its best. I am extremely happy to be part of an event that bridges and strengthens cultural and literary ties between our two countries,' Lamy added.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Basavanna's vachanas to be translated into French
BENGALURU: In an effort to globalise the voice of 12th-century philosopher and social reformer Basaveshwara, a French translation of 2,500 vachanas will be unveiled in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Titled 'Vachanas in French', the publication is aimed at introducing Francophone readers across the world to Basaveshwara's timeless ideas on equality, truth, and spiritual freedom. 'This is not just a book release — it's a cultural bridge. Basaveshwara's vachanas speak of values that cut across geography - dignity, justice, and a search for truth. We want the world to hear that voice, starting with the Francophone world,' President of Basava Samithi Aravind Jatti said at a joint press conference organised by Alliance Francaise de Bangalore and Basava Samithi, on Monday.
